There is lots of cool stuff for kids to do in the Bay of Plenty - not just when you're here on holiday, but for everyone lucky enough to live here too! This is our list of what we think are the best tourist attractions and activities for kids in the Bay.

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TAURANGA & MOUNT MAUNGANUI | ROTORUA | TAUPO | WHAKATANE | | SMALL TOWNS
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | ACTIVE STUFF | FREE STUFF | OTHER STUFF
Dolphin Seafaris New Zealand
Marshalls Animal Park
Swim with Dolphins
The World of Horses (07) 548 0404 (Omokoroa)
Windsong Miniature Horses (Kaimais)
 
Action Stations
Blokart International
Fernland Spa Hot Pools
Chipmunks Playland
Matakana Island Tours
Mayor Island five tour operators
Motiti Island
Mount Maunganui Hot Salt Water Pools
Learning Journeys
Valley Outdoor Centre
Welcome Bay Hot Pools (07 544 2036)

Historic Village - Tauranga
Mauao - summit walk
Mauao - base track
McLaren Falls Park - outer Tauranga
Mission Cemetary Historic Site - Tauranga
Te Puna Quarry Park
The Elms Historic Site - Tauranga
Yatton Park - Tauranga
Walkways

Cascade Fountain Gardens
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Mossop's Honey Shop
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | ACTIVE STUFF | FREE STUFF | OTHER STUFF
Agrodome
Paradise Valley Springs
Rainbow Springs
Wingspan
Zorb
Rotorua Lakes (16 of them!)
Buried Village
Tamaki Maori Village
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland
Whakarewarewa Thermal Village
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | ACTIVE STUFF | FREE STUFF | OTHER STUFF
Lilliput Farm, Fun, and Animal Park
Huka Jet
Taupo Hot Springs
The Tongariro Crossing
Turoa Skifield
Whakapapa Skifield
Whirinaki Rainforest Walks
Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park
Taupo Museum
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | ACTIVE STUFF | FREE STUFF | OTHER STUFF
Passport Charters Wildlife Encounters Phone (07) 312 4755
Whales and Dolphin Watch
Hinterland Adventures (07 307 8118)
Ohope Beach
White Island Volcano
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS | ACTIVE STUFF | FREE STUFF | OTHER STUFF
Briar's Seaside Rides (Maketu)
Katikati Bird Gardens
Katikati Heritage Museum
Oskat Forest Park (Te Puke)
Kiwijet (Kawerau)
Tarawera Falls (Kawerau)
Tarawera Falls to Lake Okataina (Kawerau)
Tuiglen Farm and Horserides (Kawerau)
We're still researching this!
Long Ridge Fun Park (near Te Puke)
Amazing Maze in Maize (Edgecumbe)
Awakeri Hot Springs and Holiday Park
Comvita Visitor Centre (Paengaroa)
Katikati Lavender Farm
Kiwi 360 (near Te Puke)